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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: Germany
A Deep Dive into the 1928 Vision of Arnold Fanck
The thematic gravity of Where Kisses Come High (1928) is rooted in the historical context that Arnold Fanck weaves into the Short fabric. Synthesizing the best elements of Germany and international cinema, it highlights the importance of independent voices in Germany.
In Where Kisses Come High, Arnold Fanck pushes the boundaries of conventional narrative. The film's unique approach to its subject matter has sparked endless debates and interpretations among cinephiles and critics alike.
To fully appreciate Where Kisses Come High, one must consider the cinematic climate of 1928. During this period, Germany was undergoing significant artistic shifts, and Arnold Fanck was at the forefront of this Short movement, often challenging established norms.
| Cinematography | Noir-Inspired |
| Soundtrack | Diegetic |
| Editing | Elliptical |
| Art Direction | Expressionist |
Visualizing the convergence of Arnold Fanck's style and the core Short narrative.
A passerby sees a Swiss mountain goat herder and asks "How about a kiss Wildgoat?" she responds with "Good as gold, if you can catch me". The wooer pursues her into the mountains, she scales a pinnacle; so does he, only to find he is on the wrong pinnacle. After several hair raising attempts to catch her, the would be wooer gives up and she returns to her goat herd.
Decades after its release, Where Kisses Come High remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Arnold Fanck's status as a master of the craft in Germany and beyond.